South Africa: Departure of Deputy President made official

South Africa’s Deputy President, David Mabuza, has bowed out.

President Cyril Ramaphosa made official the departure of his deputy on Thursday (Feb. 16) thanking him for his “unwavering assist” over the previous 5 years, hailing his ably led engagements.

Ramaphosa was in Cpae City for the response to the state of the nation deal with debate.

The announcement comes as a cupboard reshuffle is predicted within the coming weeks.

David Mabuza revealed earlier this month he had submitted his resig’nation.

Previously, the VP’s opponents accused him of operating a non-public group that allegedly intimidated different politicians when he headed the northeastern province of Mpumalanga.

Paul Mashatile, the newly elected deputy president of the ruling (African Nationwide Congress social gathering might succeed to David Mabuza.